By Joe Parmon
News Editor

Residents of the Lexington school district will be voting on a proposed no tax increase bond issue and a proposed increase in the district tax levy in the August 4 Primary.

There will be two separate questions on the ballot.

The proposed $7.2 million bond issue will be used for facilities upgrades and the levy increase will be used for employee salaries.

The bond will remain unchanged and remain at $1.3291 per $100 dollars of assessed value of real and personal property if approved.

The levy will ask voters to authorize an increase to the operating tax levy ceiling to $4.2465 per $100 assessed value of real and personal property of the 2026 assessment. That will represent an increase of $.40 per $100 of assessed real and personal property if approved.

Question 1: Bond issue

If approved, the bond issue will allow the district to:

• Improve safety and security at the Early Childhood Center, Middle School, High School, and Lex La-Ray Technical Center.

• Complete the renovation of the kindergarten-second grade wing at Leslie Bell Elementary School.

• Upgrade gymnasium finishes and related facilities throughout the district.

• Improve ADA accessibility and site safety at the Middle School and High School.

• Refinance existing lease obligations.

Question 2: Levy increase

If approved, the operating levy increase will help the district:

• Increase employee compensation and benefits to recruit and retain high-quality teachers and staff.

• Support classroom instruction and student programs.

• Maintain educational services despite rising costs.

• Strengthen the district’s long-term financial stability.